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This dam is unit in distribution system of Nevada Irrigation District, Nevada and Placer counties, California; structure is combination of variable-radius overflow arch and non-overflow gravity abutments; maximum height above foundations is 90 ft., and over-all length at crest 800 ft.; construction involves 22,000 cu. yd. of concrete and 10,000 cu. yd. of excavation; diversion of river during construction handled in interesting manner.
This dam is unit in distribution system of Nevada Irrigation District, Nevada and Placer counties, California; structure is combination of variable-radius overflow arch and non-overflow gravity abutments; maximum height above foundations is 90 ft., and over-all length at crest 800 ft.; construction involves 22,000 cu. yd. of concrete and 10,000 cu. yd. of excavation; diversion of river during construction handled in interesting manner.
Van Giesen diversion dam
West. Constr. News
Knappen, T.T. (author)
1928
4 pages
6 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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